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NYC Neighborhood Comparison

Soundview vs Stuyvesant Town/PCV

Stuyvesant Town/PCV vs Soundview: side-by-side market data, transit, and neighborhood profiles to help you decide.

Bronx|Manhattan

Soundview

Bronx

Stuyvesant Town/PCV

Manhattan

How They Compare

For buyers focused on affordability, Stuyvesant Town/PCV has the lower median sale price at $600K vs $665K in Soundview.

Investors analyzing rental yield will find Stuyvesant Town/PCV offers a stronger rent-to-price ratio based on current market data.

Median Sale Price
$665K
$600K
Median Rent
$3K
$7K
Active Listings
14
0
Avg Days on Market
92 days
0 days
YoY Price Change
-7.6%
0.0%
Monthly Sales Volume
7
1

Detailed Comparison

MetricSoundviewStuyvesant Town/PCV
Median Sale Price$665,000$600,000
Median Condo Price$164,500N/A
Median Co-op Price$275,800$600,000
Median Rent$2,624$6,799
Active Listings140
Rental Inventory563
Days on Market920
Price Cut Share7.1%0.0%
Monthly Sales Volume71
YoY Price Change-7.6%0.0%
YoY Rent Change+49.9%+19.4%
YoY Inventory Change-6.7%0.0%
Subway LinesN/AN/A

Year-Over-Year Price Movement

Prices in Soundview moved -7.6% over the past year, compared to 0.0% in Stuyvesant Town/PCV. Both markets have seen price softening, with Soundview declining more sharply over the measured period.

Neighborhood Profiles

Soundview

Soundview features semi-detached rowhouses, prewar apartment buildings, and new residential construction along the blocks between the Bronx River and Clason Point peninsula. The 6 train stops at Elder Avenue, Morrison Avenue-Soundview, and St. Lawrence Avenue stations along Westchester Avenue, and the 205-acre Soundview Park offers ball fields, a greenway, and waterfront access.

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Stuyvesant Town/PCV

Stuyvesant Town-Peter Cooper Village is a postwar planned residential complex spanning 80 landscaped acres between 14th and 23rd Streets along the East River in Manhattan. The development contains 11,250 apartments in 110 red-brick buildings set on car-free paths with playgrounds, sports courts, and a private oval green. The L train at First Avenue, the 6 train at 23rd Street, and the M14 crosstown bus provide transit connections.

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Transit Access

Soundview

No subway data available

Stuyvesant Town/PCV

No subway data available

Active Listings

Soundview for sale

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Stuyvesant Town/PCV for sale

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Listing data is derived in whole or in part from the RLS at REBNY (Real Estate Board of New York) Internet Data Exchange (IDX) database. Real estate listings held by brokerage firms other than Milton Coste | Keller Williams NYC are marked with the RLS logo. The information provided is for consumers' personal, non-commercial use and may not be used for any purpose other than to identify prospective properties consumers may be interested in purchasing. Data is refreshed every 15 minutes per REBNY IDX requirements.

Soundview vs Stuyvesant Town/PCV: Home Price Resilience 2008-2020

From the 2008 financial crisis through the 2020 pandemic, the NYC metro Case-Shiller composite fell about 25% peak-to-trough between 2007 and 2012, then fully recovered by 2017 and gained another 15% through Q1 2020. Soundview and Stuyvesant Town/PCV both tracked this broader NYC arc, with annual closing volume contracting sharply in 2009 and again in Q2 2020 before normalizing.

Stuyvesant Town/PCV tracked the more resilient Manhattan price path with a 10% to 15% peak-to-trough decline, while Soundview moved closer to the broader NYC metro pattern of a 20% to 25% retracement before recovering through 2017.

Source: Per Case-Shiller Home Price Index, NYC metro subset, 2008-2020, cross-referenced with StreetEasy historical price data series.

Metric (2026)SoundviewStuyvesant Town/PCV
Median Sale Price$665,000$600,000
Median Rent$2,624/mo$6,799/mo
Year-over-Year Price Change-7.6%0.0%
Average Days on Market92 days0 days
Distance to Nearest SubwayN/AN/A

Table values reflect current 2026 market conditions. Historical 2008-2020 commentary is sourced from Case-Shiller NYC metro composite and StreetEasy historical series.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Soundview cheaper than Stuyvesant Town/PCV?
Stuyvesant Town/PCV is more affordable, with a median sale price of $600,000 vs $665,000 in Soundview. Pricing can vary widely by building, floor, and unit condition, so review current listings for accurate comparisons.
Which has better transit, Soundview or Stuyvesant Town/PCV?
Transit data is not available for these neighborhoods. Check the MTA website for current service maps.
Which is better for families, Soundview or Stuyvesant Town/PCV?
This depends on what type of home fits your household. Soundview and Stuyvesant Town/PCV both offer a mix of apartment and multi-room units in co-ops, condos, and townhouses. Larger 3- and 4-bedroom units, including townhouses and multi-family properties, tend to be more available in lower-density areas. Reviewing active listings filtered by bedroom count is the most reliable way to see what each neighborhood currently offers for larger households. A licensed broker can pull current inventory by bedroom count across both areas for a direct comparison.
Should I buy in Soundview or Stuyvesant Town/PCV?
The right neighborhood depends on your price range, commute needs, and preferred property type. A comparative market analysis (CMA) of recent sales in both Soundview and Stuyvesant Town/PCV gives you the clearest picture of what your budget gets in each location. Request a free CMA from Milton Coste to get a side-by-side breakdown of current opportunities.

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